Archive for March, 2006

Combatting Vitamin D Deficiency

Friday, March 31st, 2006

Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorption and the proper development and maintenance of bones. This vitamin is produced by many foods, and also, by the exposure to sunlight. It only takes 15 minutes of sun exposure per week on the face, arms, hands or back to stimulate the body to produce enough […]

How to keep your child’s gums healthy

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

Did you know that gum disease is one of the most common oral diseases in kids?  Well according to the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, that’s the case.  It can be painful and unpleasant for your child, so the best thing to do is to prevent the problem in the first place.  If your child has […]

Stop that thumb sucking!

Thursday, March 30th, 2006

While thumb sucking is a perfectly normal thing for small children to do, and most go through a thumb sucking phase, it is best to try to stop this as soon as possible.  This goes for a dummy too by the way.  Why is this?
Thumb sucking is a good way for children to bend their […]


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